I know that the meaty, chewy texture is something a lot of people love about beef ribs, but I have never been too fond of them personally. I find them too tough and the meat gets stuck in my teeth and I just don’t end up enjoying the actual flavour. But, I recently discovered a way I do like ribs. And it starts with the cut. We asked our butcher for ribs and I talked to him about my concern that we would end up with tough short ribs so he said let me worry about that and cut the ribs really, really thin so they absorb the marinade and also cook super fast, compared to slow cooking thicker cuts. He did this by cutting them the opposite way you normally would, right through the bone! Brilliant! We made 3 different recipes with the ribs. Root Beer Marinated Sweet Ribs, Korean BBQ Pan Fried Ribs, and Spicy/Tangy Masala Ribs. The latter were my personal favourite. Try them out, they will melt in your mouth! Mmm MmmMmm!

﻿Ramadan Specials! ﻿

The holy month of Ramadan will be starting soon and for all those who will be fasting in these very, very long summer days, it's not always easy to work, prepare food for everyone for Iftar and to be out in the heat. We're very fortunate to have ample food, our health, the capability, and immense blessings to be able to fast comfortably but some times a little help can go a long way right? So let us do the work for you and you can spend your free time with family and on various modes of self realization and growth that is an essential part of this special month. Look at our list of specials for this month and see what sounds appealing! Call us and we'll talk more. The question really is, what will you order first?

Who wants to drink some Algae? No, it's not a dare - if we can down smoothies made of all sorts of funky veggies and use Algae face masks, why not learn more about what other benefits it has to offer? Check out what Nida has for us today!

W.P

I had promised some more detoxes or smoothies and here we are - Today I bring you a smoothie with the single ingredient that is 1,000 more powerful than fruits and veggies. You might be saying what the wha..?! If you're hoping its chocolate, sadly its not (believe me I would be a champion in that category if it were haha!) Its Klamath Blue-green algae. I'm going to give you some detail on the benefits and its source, since its not a commonly heard of ingredient. I also want to stress on the fact that LESS is MORE here.

It comes from the Klamath Lake - home to a particular type of blue green algae called Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, which is similar to spirulina and chlorella, but just a wee bit different.

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is a type of cyano-bacteria that biologically is quite similar to spirulina. It’s actually toxic in most places where it’s grown, but Klamath Lake is remarkably pure and free of toxins so the blue-green algae there can be ingested by humans.

It is the ultimate brain food and a powerful PINEAL GLAND ACTIVATOR! It contains more protein, B12 and chlorophyll than any other food on the planet. It is rich in neuropeptide precursors which are vital for neurotransmission which allows brain neurons (neurotransmitters) to communicate with each other in learning and memory.

“The greatest value of A.F.A. is not only its nutrient concentration, but its effect on the nervous system, specifically the pituitary, pineal, and hypothalamus. People taking A.F.A. have reported an overall increase in mental alertness, mental stamina, short and long term memory, problem solving, creativity, dream recall, a greater sense of well being and centeredness.” – Dr Gabriel Cousens, health guru

Not only is Klamath Blue Green Algae a powerful brain food for the pineal,pituitary and hypothalamus, it is the most nutrient dense food on the planet! In addition to its high potency, the body only has to use a small amount of energy to metabolize it. This makes it easy for the body to absorb and assimilate its nutrients, which it is full of. Klamath Blue Green Algae is full of vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, chlorophyll, simple carbohydrates, fatty acids, neuropeptide precursors, lipids, glyco-proteins and enzymes.

Summer is finally in full swing! How many barbecues have you been to already? I know our calendar is full of outdoor events the next couple of weeks. Check out my post on Zardozi for colourful, healthy, raw, gluten free ideas on what to take to your next picnic in the park or a barbecue. If you're still stuck on ideas for what to make for an outdoor event, call us- that's where we can help sort you out. We will handle all the work for you and you just sit back and relax.

We have been working with Muneeba from Cakes by Muneeba for the past one year. We have done several events together and are also her clients. One of our clients introduced us and we have been hooked since then. So we thought it was about time we introduce her to all of you! Her cakes and cookies are not only gorgeous, they're extremely tasty too. She is extremely passionate about what she does and always goes above and beyond our expectations. That is one of the biggest reasons she has a clientele which has built up through word of mouth. My heart breaks every time I see someone cutting a cake made by her. Whenever I see such elaborate cakes, I wish I could preserve them forever just as they are. That is what cameras are for, so take a look at some of her work. I had requested Muneeba to send us a short story about her work along with some pictures. Enjoy! We know you will want to reach out to her for your next big event.

A.K

My passion for baking, decorating cakes and making desserts goes back to my childhood days. As a family, we are obsessed with sweets and desserts. My father in particular has an intense appetite for sweets and my mom loved to create new recipes. Growing up, I remember watching and admiring her. It was wonderful seeing her prepare mouthwatering desserts and gourmet cakes routinely. I aspire to be in her place one day. As a kid, whenever my mom called me to the kitchen for some assistance, I was always delighted to help her. Whenever she would let me gave her a hand I helped her and these were my happiest moments. I have to admit, I just didn't pick up the profession of making cakes and desserts randomly. It was always in my genes and I worked towards making it into a career for myself.

While my interest grows with time, I didn't start professionally until recently. Friends and families, who had tasted my products, motivated me greatly to advance my work to the next level. To polish my skills further, I took a refresher course and then started offering my products to clients. While my portfolio contains a variety of desserts, baking and decorating cakes is my core competency. I offer customized cakes from a wide range of sizes, designs, themes, fillings and decorations. Other products that have attracted customers and gained popularity include fruit tarts, customized cookies and cupcakes. I love to share ideas and immensely value any input that comes from my clients in fulfilling their orders. I feel honored to receive some very positive and encouraging reviews from my clients and they only make me strive for betterment. It has been a pleasure working with Kitchen Cultures on all their events and personal celebrations as well. Now I hope to bake for you too!

You can reach me via www.cakesbymuneeba.ca and my work can also be viewed on my Facebook page “cakes by muneeba”. I sincerely look forward to filling your life with sweetness as well as joy from my cakes.